Name: Dutch Crunch Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 2½ tsp dry yeast; ¼ cup water; 1 cup milk; 3½ cups flour; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 tsp vegetable oil; 1½ tsp salt; 1 tbsp dry yeast; ½ cup warm water; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; ¼ tsp salt; ¾ cup rice flour

Dutch Crunch Bread Recipe

Gerek Chatman Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Dutch Crunch Bread

Crumbly, chewy, and buttery, this Dutch crunch bread offers crunchy and crackly-topped rolls that are best eaten as it is or with a spread.

Prep: 15 mins

Additional: 55 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 1 hr 40 mins

Makes:

Ingredients

2½ tsp dry yeast
¼ cup water, warm
1 cup milk, warm
3½ cups flour
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp vegetable oil
1½ tsp salt

For Topping:

1 tbsp dry yeast
½ cup warm water
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup rice flour

Instructions

In a bowl of an electric mixer, combine yeast, warm water, warm milk, sugar, and 1 pinch of salt. Stir to dissolve and let rest for 5 minutes until frothy.
Add in vegetable oil, remaining salt, and about 2 cups of flour.
Using the dough hook attachment, mix at medium speed until the dough comes together. Add remaining flour 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Place in a lightly greased bowl and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, turn out again onto a floured surface and divide into 6 equal portions.
Shape each into a bowl and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let rise for 15 minutes while preparing the topping.

Topping:

Combine all ingredients and mix to combine and let rest for 15 minutes until slightly frothy.
Once the rolls have risen a bit and the topping is frothy, spread a generous layer on the rolls, trying to use all the topping in a thick coat on top and sides of rolls.
Let rise for another 20 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes, until well browned. Let cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

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